William Lyman Smith
William L. Smith | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office January 3, 1921 – January 7, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac P. Witter |
| Succeeded by | Walter J. Rush |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Clark County district | |
| In office January 1, 1917 – January 6, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Emery Crosby |
| Succeeded by | Harry Hewett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1878 Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | November 11, 1964 (aged 86) Neillsville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Neillsville City Cemetery, Neillsville |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Education | Stevens Point State Normal School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Wisconsin National Guard |
| Rank | Colonel |
William Lyman Smith I (February 12, 1878 – November 11, 1964) was a Canadian American educator, businessman, and Republican politician from Neillsville, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate (1921–1928) and State Assembly (1917–1918), representing Clark County. He also served as private secretary to Wisconsin governor Walter J. Kohler Sr.